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Julian Newman Elementary (HEART Academy): State Grade, Feeder Schools and Homes for Sale

Julian Newman Elementary (HEART Academy) is an elementary school in Athens City Schools. Most of the homes listed for it are in Athens.

On the Alabama State Department of Education report card for the 2024-25 school year, released in November 2025, it earned an A (95 out of 100), down from an A (97) in 2023-24.

Athens City Schools runs its kindergarten through third grade classes as themed academies: FAME (fine arts) at Brookhill, SPARK (STEM) at Cowart, HEART at Julian Newman and iAcademy at Athens Elementary. The district says parents may apply for their child to attend any of the academies or elementary schools, regardless of zoning, so the zone on a listing is a starting point rather than the final word.

In our North Alabama school rankings, Julian Newman Elementary (HEART Academy) is tied for #35 of 171 elementary schools and tied for #42 of all 349 graded public schools we track, based on its 2025 state report card score of 95. Rankings compare one year of state scores and are not the whole picture of a school.

Feeder pattern

The other schools listed on homes zoned for Julian Newman, from Valley MLS listings over the last three years. Treat it as a guide, since a zone line can split a neighborhood:

• Middle schools: most listings show Athens Middle School
• High schools: most listings show Athens High School

Homes for sale zoned for Julian Newman Elementary (HEART Academy)

From October 2023 through October 2026, 356 homes listed with Julian Newman as their elementary school sold, at a median price of $395,000. Half of those sales fell between $295,500 and $530,900. Those figures are as of October 2026.

See every home for sale zoned for Julian Newman

Where the homes are

The subdivisions with the most sales listed for Julian Newman over the last three years: Swan Woods, Henderson Estates, Founders Pointe, Forest Hills, Whispering Woods, East Hampton, The Ledges Of Oakdale and J H French.

Other elementary schools nearby

• Brookhill Elementary (FAME Academy) (Athens City Schools)
• Athens Elementary (iAcademy) (Athens City Schools)
• Cowart Elementary (SPARK Academy) (Athens City Schools)
• Creekside Elementary School (Limestone County Schools)
• Blue Springs Elementary School (Limestone County Schools)
• Johnson Elementary School (Limestone County Schools)
• Cedar Hill Elementary School (Limestone County Schools)
• Sugar Creek Elementary School (Limestone County Schools)

Questions about Julian Newman

How do I know if a house is zoned for Julian Newman?

Start with the school on the listing, then confirm the address with Athens City Schools before you make an offer. Listing agents enter the school, and once in a while it is wrong, especially near a zone line or after a rezoning. The district office has the final word.

What does the state grade mean?

Alabama grades every public school A through F each year. The score blends academic achievement, academic growth, graduation rate and college and career readiness for high schools, chronic absenteeism and progress in English language proficiency. It is one measure. Visit the school, talk to parents and look at the programs that matter to you.

What does a home cost in the Julian Newman zone?

Over the three years ending October 2026, the median sale price for homes listed with Julian Newman was $395,000, with the middle half of sales between $295,500 and $530,900. Price depends a lot on the neighborhood and the land, so look at the recent sales above.

Can Wyze Realty help me buy in this zone?

Yes. Tell us the schools you want and your budget and we will set up a search that sends you new listings in the zone the day they hit the market. Call or text (256) 808-6861 or use the contact form on this page.

School grades: Alabama State Department of Education accountability reports for 2023-24 and 2024-25. Sales and school assignments: ValleyMLS, snapshot October 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; confirm school assignment with the district.